Title: Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh with a 24-hour front desk ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/6560e542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/ec640c18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/82ee1b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom | Bathroom | Towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/4cbfadc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/cd92eec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Enjoy the perks of tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage while exploring St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi £71 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 18 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=74433856&PinnedHotelID=74433856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 7.8 Good 7 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Toaster Shared/communal kitchen Freezer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Twin Room 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Toaster Shared/communal kitchen Freezer - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/2622d368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Double Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Toaster Shared/communal kitchen Freezer - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74440000/74433900/74433856/67e259af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Full-sized fridge/freezer Smart TV 3 bathrooms Microwave Toaster Shared/communal kitchen Freezer - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Backpackers-Hostel.h74433856.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Backpackers-Hostel.h74433856.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Hostels in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hostels.d6069845-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95034%2C-3.18834&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VNbZpinjMWJ2ZD-0433nxIBsLbw=) 65 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BU ### What's nearby - Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk - St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk - ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk - ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk - ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel near Royal Mile A short walk from Princes Street and University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. 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Tour and ticket assistance ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Smooth flooring in room - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 detached shared bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Shared kitchen access - Toaster ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 AM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property ### Property is also known as Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Edinburgh Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? > As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel on 6 Nov 2025 start from £70.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Backpackers-Hostel.h74433856.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? > Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hostel is steps away from City Art Centre and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 51 6 - Okay 17 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 6 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, helpful staff ##### Megan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, room was small but clean. ##### Elizabeth Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichol 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Could not get over how clean everything was. Felt so comfortable and safe ##### Nichol Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location & simple accommodation ##### Leah Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Close to the Royal Mile and Train Station ##### Anne Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities The hosts were great! They swapped our room out for a lower level due to us underestimating the stairs and even helped us get one of our suitcases up the stairs. They were super friendly and helped us navigate the town! Good for a simple over night place to sleep. ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melvin 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very central location and good value for where it was in the city. Check in was easy with the 2 staff members that I had touch points with being super friendly and helpful One downside was parking, the closest car park was Blu Radison From 5pm to 10am was £30 ##### Melvin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 10 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Good value for money given the very central location and it was clean enough. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay any longer because it was so noisy. We could hear everything from the street below all night long. Also a few security concerns given the key used to unlock the main shared door is the same key that opens the key to your bedroom. Theoretically anyone staying there has access to your room with their key. ##### Katie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Xu 2 Aug 2025 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities No water facilities. ##### Xu Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melih Can 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Its cozy place to stay. Close to most of the places to visit. ##### Melih Can Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kama 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room I was giving is in a building which had no elevator so had to lug my luggage up stairs myself. Room was okay but very loud from outside all day and night. Bathroom could use a bit more cleaning. ##### Kama Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Keats 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wicked great spot definitely recommend ##### Keats Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Teresa 6 Apr 2024 Disliked: Amenities Its location is fantastic. ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tianlai 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort room was outdated, toilet was hard to flush, kitchen had a bad smell. localtion was quite good. overall decent for the price. ##### Tianlai Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gareth 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice clean and cheap 👌 ##### Gareth Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naser 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### Naser Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The place was very clean, the staff were friendly and it is in a great location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 16 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed my stay. ##### Robert ### 8/10 Good #### brenda 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property was in a good location and the room was clean. ##### brenda Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Jafet 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super comfortable place, safe and very close to all places, good price, very clean and tidy place... Fully recommended ##### Joseph Jafet Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelica 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely and cozy private room in the center of Edinburgh ##### Angelica Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Right off of the main walking path from train station to the Royal Mile, so extremely convenient. ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We needed a stay for one night in Edinburgh and it was perfect! We had a private room, which was spacious and the bed was very comfy! The amenities were updated and very nice. We shared a bathroom and kitchen with another private room. It was in the center of a lot of great spots. Good bars nearby and great shopping. Would definitely go back if we stay in Edinburgh again! ##### Anastasia ### 4/10 Poor #### Terry 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Start with the good: Quick and easy check in. Comfy bed. Good location. The bad: Shower utterly useless, either ran scolding hot or freezing cold. The bathroom in general was very shabby. Dirty floor tiles, bath panel coming away and the shelf above to sink wasn't even screwed down. The room was very dark with what appeared to be water damage to the ceiling and the pictures on the wall. The room was also boiling with only a small fan in the room. ##### Terry Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service So the location is fantastic being a couple of blocks from everything - the main train station, Edinburgh castle, and right on the royal mile. All of the private rooms are in a separate building without any communal facilities, which was a drag. Very clean. ##### Heather Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Leith-Waterfront.h519940.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Royal-Terrace.h4895.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Central-Queen-Street.h4924301.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Tigerlily](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Tigerlily.h1518105.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [voco Edinburgh-Haymarket by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Voco-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h52139644.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Edinburgh-Park.h13441598.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Airport.h31718853.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h31618511.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information)